Ideal for use on a boom to simulate overhead light in a club atmosphere or to brighten the ambient light level, the 20" HIVE Lantern Softbox with Skirt by Chimera has a spherical design which provides omni-directional light that can be modified via the included skirt to allow you to block one or two sides of the lantern. Made of highly heat-resistant material, the lantern can handle hot lights up to 650W and strobes. A speedring is not included but the lantern accepts all Chimera strobe and Video Pro speedrings.

For Strobe and Video Lights    Maximum Wattage: 650W    Includes Skirt to Flag Off Light    Uses Video Pro and Strobe Speedrings    Ideal for Use Overhead on a Boom    Spherical Shape: Omni-Directional Light    High-Heat Material    Requires Speedring

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this just the skirt? Or is there a light with it? The description is confusing.

A: This for the skirt and the lantern softbox. It does not include the Arri S60 light https://bhpho.to/2XK2Sms.

Q: 2. is it compatible with Apurture 300D II? If so, how?

A: To use the Chimera Pancake Lantern with Skirt (Medium, Full Diffusion) with the Aputure LS C300d II you need this speedring, BH #CHSRQRBSS (https://bhpho.to/3BiBnK4).

Q: 3. Will you need a speed ring to assemble this? I am planning on using this with the Wescott Flex light. Thanks.

A: Yes, I use Chimera Triolet with 9890QR Quick Release Speed Ring.

Q: 4. Will this work with an Arrilite 750 and its integrated Chimera connections? And / or an Arri 650 - sized Speed Ring?

A: This chimera lantern is rated up to 1000 w. ( hot light)

Q: 5. Hi. Does the Fiilex Q500 or Q1000 work with the Chimera Pancake? If so, what adapter do I need?

A: Yes, you can use either the Q500 or the Q1000 in the lantern.You will need a specific speedring, Fiilex Speed Ring for Q-Series LED Lights B&H # FIFLXA039 MFR # FLXA039Note it is not recommended in general to use a Fresnel type of light in softboxes in general.It will not fill the lantern so light will be fall off on the edges of the softbox.

Q: 6. Is there a gel filter holder for this? How do you gel this lantern?

A: There is no gel holder made for this unit. ideally we just drop in a 20x24 sheet of Rosco gels. Rosco Cinegel Sampler Filter Kit (20 x 24") https://bhpho.to/3mLiLta

Q: 7. can I use this with my profoto lights? will my speed rings work with this lantern soft box?

A: I used this with the profoto b2 light and it worked really well. The light needs to be pretty lightweight or else you'd need a really strong stand/arm/counterweight. Would be better with an exposed tube like the profoto pro lights but I was still very happy. I used it directly overhead a group of people at a table and also used it close to individuals for portraits.

Q: 8. Can you use an Arri 650 with this unit?

A: I think it would work but the fresnel beam would only cover 50% of the pancake. A bare bulb works better. I have a bi-color LED strip wrapped around a tube.

Q: 9. I see someone used a 5 bulb fixture with this. Which fixture and what size speed-ring?

A: Hi Guys , sorry I have only used it with a single fixture, have seen a 2 bulb set up , this was home made.

Q: 10. what kind of lights fixtures can this be used for ? as i see the only speed rings available are for Arri pocket lites

A: I have a profoto speed ring and works great